MEMORIAL SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENT
April 24, 2020
Food is available for all families. Free and reduced meal forms should still be completed because once we go back to “normal” those will be used to determine who is eligible to continue to receive meals. Everyone is eligible to receive the food deliveries, but the paperwork needs to be completed regardless of income level. If you have a question, please contact Heidi Leavitt at hleavitt@sau17.net .
Attention Parents: We know that class placement is a topic on many minds as we begin to think about the next school year. Students entering grades 1st through 8th grade will know their class placements by May 29, 2020. Thank you for your patience and please know that our teachers will be mindful in placements and use the knowledge and information they have gathered throughout the school year.
Hello Families and Caregivers!

The school psychologists started a 'Sanborn Supports Series'. The first discussion was held on Tuesday 4/21,  thank-you to all who attended! 

For those who could not attend, they will be hosting the same discussion 'Being a Caregiver-Teacher-Coach in the age of Remote Learning' on Tuesday 4/28 from 8:00-9:00 am.  They hope that this change in time makes it possible for other families to join the discussion. If not, don't fret! The school psychologists will record the first portion of the presentation where they will go over their information. The second half of the hour will be used for discussion and will not be recorded to protect confidentiality. 

Here is the link: (copy and paste it into your web browser)

If you have Zoom, you can also use this Meeting ID: 663 433 4746

YOU WILL ALSO NEED THE FOLLOWING PASSWORD TO ACCESS THE MEETING: 
Password: NDAS20
As mentioned earlier in the week, our Friday theme for Constant Contact will focus on mental and physical health for students and families.

Our school counseling team asks that parents complete this brief survey to help get a better sense of the level and areas of need across our communities. Thank you.

Below is a letter to the Sanborn Regional School District communities from our school counseling team.

Dear students and parents,

As you know, the Governor has officially announced that we will not be returning to school and we will be working remotely for the remainder of the school year. We understand that this may be difficult for some students or families for many different reasons and wanted to reach out to let you know that we are here to support you however we can.

Similar to teachers, school counselors have set up a variety of different virtual learning supports. These include things such as: Video conferencing with students and parents, check-ins via phone, email or Google Hangouts, 504/IEP check-ins, classroom support, groups/lunch bunches, FLTs/Advisories, and providing Social Emotional Learning curriculum and resources (website, Google Classroom, unified arts, newsletters).

With the exception of time spent helping to deliver school lunches, counselors are available remotely Monday-Friday during school hours through email, Google Chat/Hangouts and video chat through Google Meet / Hangout / Zoom. We know that for some students this may be a difficult time with lots of questions or some anxiety around what is going on, or some may be used to checking in regularly for support. We want to make sure that we are still available for you during this time.

Please keep your eye out for emails and newsletters from your counselor and if you need some support do not hesitate to reach out! If you need support outside of school hours, we have included a list of resources (including self-care tips and local resources) that you can access at any time. 


-The Sanborn School Counseling Team